A/HRC/26/3 gender equality and the progress made in increasing women’s representation in the public and private sectors. Hungary made recommendations. 28. Indonesia appreciated the implementation of the New Zealand Disability Strategy. It welcomed advances in the constitutional, legal and administrative frameworks to enhance human rights and the development of the Second National Action Plan on Human Rights. Indonesia made recommendations. 29. Iran (Islamic Republic of) expressed concern that the safeguards to protect the rights of minorities from discrimination and marginalization were insufficient, putting them at a higher risk of torture and ill-treatment than the majority population, and at the continued high levels of violence against women, particularly Māori, Pacific and minority women. It made recommendations. 30. Ireland applauded the long-standing, positive leadership on gender equality, while expressing concern that one in four New Zealand women experienced sexual violence a least once in their lifetime. It noted the significant strides made in advancing the rights of Māori people. Ireland made recommendations. 31. Israel commended New Zealand for its positive response to recommendations during its first review, including those on the elimination of violence against women, equality and non-discrimination. It noted measures to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and encouraged continued focus on the workplan to address the health of persons with intellectual disabilities. Israel made a recommendation. 32. Italy requested further information on the outcome of the “Growing Up in New Zealand” study, particularly factors influencing children’s socioeconomic conditions, and on the tools used to monitor the trend in child poverty and assess the results of the country’s poverty reduction policies. Italy made recommendations. 33. Jamaica noted the many initiatives designed to protect human rights, such as the “Speak Out” initiative on racial discrimination, and the strides made in the six priorities identified by the Government. It made a recommendation. 34. Kyrgyzstan noted the commitment to improving and strengthening human rights institutions in constructive cooperation with treaty bodies and special procedures, the standing invitation to all special procedures and the recent ratification of OP-CRC-SC. It commended New Zealand for its activities and financial action to support at-risk children and their families. It made recommendations. 35. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted the long history of promoting and protecting human rights and the strong support of humanitarian initiatives. It encouraged the Government to continue its cooperation with the United Nations, other international organizations and stakeholders to overcome the remaining constraints and challenges. 36. Libya welcomed the Government’s intention to introduce a new action plan for human rights and encouraged it to consult with all stakeholders. It noted the efforts and positive results of Māori and Pacifika in the fields of employment, health, education and the administration of justice. 37. Malaysia noted the efforts to improve the lives of Māori and encouraged the Government to continue strengthening their social, economic and cultural rights. It highlighted progress made in improving the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. Malaysia made recommendations. 38. Mauritius commended New Zealand for its non-discriminatory policies to address inequalities in education, employment, health and social welfare in order to raise living standards among the deprived. It applauded the recent introduction of the White Paper and 6